Once you’re in the town, there’s a supermarket in the mall which is easy to find. There is not much else in the area, and it’s worth being aware that supermarkets don’t sell higher strength alcohol. This has to be purchased from a wine vendor, we found the wine vendor in a same mall as …
The Lofoten Islands in Norway (Part 1)
The Lofoten Islands in Norway are a spectacular part of the world to visit. They are a fairly remote archipelago in northern Norway, higher up than the Arctic Circle so an excellent place to experience the Northern Lights or the Midnight Sun, depending on the time of year you visit. The islands are incredibly picturesque, …
Work Trip for World Health Expo – Dubai
Day One (Friday) – Plane and Travel Day I travelled with the Managing Director and Company Director to the annual World Health Exhibition in Dubai (I work for a Medical Device consultancy). This was a work trip so I won’t be able to showcase Dubai in full holiday “mode”, as I was there for business, …
A Trip To Lisbon and Porto
This was a sightseeing trip to Lisbon and Porto taken at the end of May. The following is our itinerary. Day 1 We flew into Lisbon Airport shortly after midday. The metro in Lisbon is good and efficient but in order to maximise sightseeing time we took a taxi to our hotel, which was situated …
Lichfield, Lexicons and the Lunar Society
Lichfield is a cathedral city, but you’d be forgiven for mistaking it for a small town. Size isn’t everything. There is certainly plenty to see and do. It may well be a cathedral city, but it also has a little surprise gem. Lichfield was the home of Erasmus Darwin, grandfather of the more famous Charles, …
All You Need to Know About a Cruise and Didn’t Like to Ask!
Our latest adventure found us once again on a cruise ship. This is our third cruise and I have to admit it’s taken us a while to get used to cruising. I honestly believe that you have to ‘learn’ to cruise, because it is very different from a land based holiday. So I would like …
Mexico Mini Blog (Part Four)
Back in August 2023, myself (Lucy) and Adam got married. As we’ve lived together for a while now, we asked for any wedding gifts to be money that we could put towards our honeymoon. As I had done most of the planning for the wedding, Adam was left in charge of organising the honeymoon, which …
Mexico Mini Blog (Part Two)
Back in August 2023, myself (Lucy) and Adam got married. As we’ve lived together for a while now, we asked for any wedding gifts to be money that we could put towards our honeymoon. As I had done most of the planning for the wedding, Adam was left in charge of organising the honeymoon, which …
Mexico Mystery Mini Blog (Part One)
Back in August 2023, myself (Lucy) and Adam got married. As we’ve lived together for a while now, we asked for any wedding gifts to be money that we could put towards our honeymoon. As I had done most of the planning for the wedding, Adam was left in charge of organising the honeymoon, which …
A Magical Journey to Lake Como: A Wedding and Wanderlust
Lake Como, with its enchanting landscapes and charming towns, served as the backdrop to a journey that was not just a holiday but a celebration of love. We embarked on this unforgettable adventure as guests to a breathtaking wedding, and along the way, we discovered the beauty of Lake Como, its quaint towns, and even …
